PUBMTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering PubMatic, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +25.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PubMatic, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (16): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PUBM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $15 → $21 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $10 → $18 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | $12 → $20 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | $22 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $21 → $23 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Scotiabank | Upgrade | Sector Outperform | $8.00 → $21 |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $11 → $13 |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Sept 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Rosenblatt | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PUBM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, PubMatic, Inc. returned +80.4% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 46% of US stocks
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Higher than 39% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
PubMatic, Inc. has a market value of $747.5M and an enterprise value of $651.1M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $289.2M. The latest quarter grew 10.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$13.5M, a −4.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.30.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $54.0M, after $19.5M of capital spending.
PubMatic, Inc. spent $33.3M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 104.3×; forward P/E: 20.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
PubMatic, Inc. employs 1,030 people — $281K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research reports that PubMatic (PUBM) shares have begun gaining and may continue rising in the near term, based on solid earnings estimate revisions.
Why it matters — A PUBM watcher would care because positive earnings estimate revisions suggest improving expectations for the company's near-term performance.
PubMatic reported a strong Q2 with revenues up 10.5% year-over-year, a 31% share price surge post-earnings, and improved profitability driven by a shift toward higher-margin mobile app and CTV segments.
Why it matters — The report highlights substantially improved profitability, a robust balance sheet with no long-term debt, and strong free cash flow growth, signaling a potential turnaround for the company.
PubMatic announced the appointment of Megan Ramm, a veteran revenue leader from Uber Advertising and Google, as its new Global Chief Revenue Officer. Ramm will lead the company's global revenue strategy and execution as AI reshapes digital advertising.
Why it matters — A PUBM watcher would care because bringing in an experienced revenue executive from major advertising platforms signals a focus on strengthening commercial leadership during the industry's AI-driven transition.
PubMatic announced that it will participate in upcoming financial conferences. The announcement indicates the company will present at investor-focused events, though no specific dates or details were provided in the release.
Why it matters — A PUBM watcher would care because conference participation offers management opportunities to communicate with investors and the broader market.
PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call was published on Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provides only the headline and source, with no details from the call itself.
Why it matters — A PUBM watcher would care because the earnings call transcript is a key source of the company's latest financial results and management commentary.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering PubMatic, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $17 to $23. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering PubMatic, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PubMatic, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, PubMatic, Inc. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +25.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PubMatic, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering PubMatic, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PUBM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $17 to $23 over the next 12 months.
PubMatic, Inc. returned +80.4% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
PubMatic Inc. is a cloud-based digital advertising technology company that operates a sell-side platform (SSP) enabling publishers to automate and optimize the sale of their ad inventory across display, mobile, video, and connected TV (CTV) channels.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 20 Aug 2026): "Why PubMatic (PUBM) Might be Well Poised for a Surge". Zacks Investment Research reports that PubMatic (PUBM) shares have begun gaining and may continue rising in the near term, based on solid earnings estimate revisions.
PubMatic Inc. is a cloud-based digital advertising technology company that operates a sell-side platform (SSP) enabling publishers to automate and optimize the sale of their ad inventory across display, mobile, video, and connected TV (CTV) channels. Its core offerings include real-time bidding infrastructure, header bidding solutions like OpenWrap, data analytics tools, and AI-powered features such as AgenticOS, AI Insights, and agentic workflows that provide real-time benchmarking, demand interpretation, and autonomous campaign optimization. PubMatic facilitates seamless programmatic auctions, transparent reporting, and premium inventory access for buyers including demand-side platforms, advertisers, agencies, and trading desks, helping publishers maximize yield while enhancing buyer experiences. The platform supports omnichannel media, with significant focus on high-growth areas like CTV, mobile apps, interactive ad formats, and pause ads, partnering with over 90% of top streaming platforms and integrating NVIDIA-accelerated computing. Geographically, PubMatic generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by EMEA and APAC. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, PubMatic plays a key role in the open internet ecosystem by driving efficiency and innovation in digital ad monetization.
CEO Mr. Rajeev K. Goel · 1,030 employees · United States · https://www.pubmatic.com
